Lievers P14-E Guide

OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
HAND HELD POKER VIBRATOR
P14-E
LIEVERS HOLLAND
Groot Mijdrechtstraat 68 –3641 RW
Postbus 103 - 3640 AC
Mijdrecht (NL)
Phone.: 0031 –(0)297-231900 / Fax: 0031 –(0)297-231909
E-mail: [e-mail] / Internet: www.lieversholland.com

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CONTENT
1. PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 5
4. SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1. SAFETY ASPECTS.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 7
4.3. REMAINING RISK ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
5. USE........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
5.1. CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING THE POKER VIBRATOR ................................................................................................... 9
5.2. OPERATION &APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................................ 10
5.3. USE........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.4. APPLICATION EXAMPLE............................................................................................................................................... 10
6. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................... 12
7. TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIRS ............................................................................................................................. 14
8. DISMANTLING, DISPOSAL .................................................................................................................................... 15
9. PART LISTS........................................................................................................................................................... 16
10. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................................................................................................................ 20
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1. Preface
This manual has been written to help you operate and maintain the poker vibrator P14E safely.
This manual is intended for dealers and operators of the poker vibrator P14E and contains
useful instructions for use, maintenance and repair. These instructions need to be respected
and followed.
Guarantee provisions
All damage to parts of the poker vibrator, occurring within 12 months after date of purchase as a
consequence of material, production or construction defects, will be replaced by the manufacturer as
soon as possible.
The guarantee is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase except for wear parts like carbon
brushes, cables, plug, rubber sleeve, rocker switch and rubber protection cap.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for unsafe situations, accidents and damage caused by:
Ignoring safety and using instructions as described on the machine or the instruction manual.
Incompetent or incorrect maintenance (f.i. irregular cleaning of the ventilation slots and cleaning
with a high pressure cleaner or by a water jet under high pressure).
Connecting the poker vibrator to the wrong voltage.
Storing the machine in a damp place.
Assembling or dismantling of the poker vibrator by unqualified personnel (employees who are
unfamiliar with the content of this instruction manual).
Other use than the prescribed use.
Alternations of the machine carried out by other than manufacturer. This also includes
assembling of non-original parts.
Guarantee certificate
P14 nr: _______________________________
Date of purchase: ___________________________________
Fig. 1: example label P14-E
The label can be found under the handle on the motor housing.

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2. Introduction
Intended use
A hand held poker vibrator is a machine with a vibrating, steel bottle, for compacting concrete. The
poker vibrator P14E consists of an electrical motor in an impact and shock proof plastic motor housing
and a flexible poker vibrator. The flexible poker vibrator is attached to the part of the spindle which
sticks out of the motor housing. On the motor housing is a switch for turning the electrical motor on and
off.
Operation
The electrical drive-unit is started by pressing the switch to the ‘ON’ position. The toothed motor shaft
drives the gear wheel on the spindle. The spindle ensures that the flexible drive shaft rotates. The drive
shaft’s rotating movement, ensures that the pendulum moves along the inner circumference of the
poker head. This causes the vibrations. The vibrations from the poker head compact the concrete.
Figure 2: the driving unit
3. Technische specificaties
Figure. 3: Overview important components
1. hose coupling
2. vibrating hose
3. handle
4. switch
5. ventilation slot
6. electric cable
7. motor housing + electrical motor
8. flexible spindle
9. pendulum
10. vibrator housing

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3. Technical specifications
Technical details
For technical details of the handheld poker vibrator P14E, we also refer to the label on page 3 of this
manual.
Measurements motor housing
Length 280 millimetres
Width 180 millimetres
Height 180 millimetres
Electrical motor
Capacity 600 Watt
Revolutions 4400 r/min motor
12000 r/min vibrating element
Voltage 230 V/1-fase/50 Hz
Current consumption 3 Ampère
Mass (without poker) 3 kg
Figure 4: Measurements in mm of the P14E drive unit
Isolation class IP54, splash proof insulation
Double insulated, S.E.V.-TÜV-/GS-tested.
Design Portable.

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Motor protection Impact and shockproof plastic motor housing.
Poker vibrator connection Quick release.
Sound pressure level db(A) 79 (outside, 1 metre distance, ear height).
Weighted effective value of
acceleration Determined according to ISO 5349 part 1: higher than 2,5m/s² (12,1m/s²) *.
These data were measured during operation of the inside vibrating element in
concrete.
Testing vibrating bottle Tested on leakage following the internal production procedure.
Testing electrical motor According to NEN 3140, each electrical motor undergoes electrical safety
tests. A specially developed measuring instrument tests isolation
resistance, leakage current and power consumed.
* Obligated According to ISO 5349, whenever wearing vibrating reducing gloves, a
user can continuously work for 3 hours (comfort value) to a max. of 11.7
hours per day safely.
Table 1: View of the assortment of flexible poker vibrators
The flexible poker vibrator with a pokerhead of 38 and 45 millimetres are available with rubber caps.

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4. Safety
Explanation of the used safety symbols
Figure 5: safety symbols
ENSURE THAT ALL SYMBOLS –ON THE POKER VIBRATOR –CAN ALWAYS BE CLEARLY READ .
4.1 Safety aspects
The following safety aspects apply to the machine:
Safety symbols are present on the handheld poker vibrator P14 E.
The drive unit has a thermical relais protecting against overload.
4.2 Safety precautions
Always read the necessary instructions in the manual. If the safety aspects are not clear to you, then
ask the manufacturer for an explanation.
Ensure that you are qualified (familiar with the content of this manual) for operating and carrying out
light maintenance work to the poker vibrator.
Regular maintenance improves safe operation of the poker vibrator P14E.
Prolonged operation of P14 may damage your health. Never operate the poker vibrator P14E for
longer than an hour at a time. When operating frequently, it is obligated to wear vibration reducing
gloves.
When operating the poker vibrator wear ear protection, safety glasses, a safety helmet, protective
(anti-vibration) gloves and protective clothing.
Be careful when lifting and carrying the poker vibrator. Do not bend forwards when picking up the
apparatus, but bend your knees. Ensure that the working area is within your reach, so that you do
not have to bend forward.
1. Read the operating manual before using the
machine.
2. Safety glasses, safety helmet and ear protection
compulsory.
3. Gloves compulsory
4. Safety shoes with extra protection compulsory.
5. Before opening the motor housing remove the plug.
6. Dangerous electrical voltage.
7. Look out and be careful.

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Disconnect the electrical supply to the poker vibrator, before you start to clean or maintain the
poker vibrator
Check whether the electrical source complies with the local valid regulations: use an electrical source
which is provided with an earth leakage switch or attach a safety transformer between the electrical
mains and the poker vibrator.
Use earthed extension leads, when it is necessary to use extension leads. Ensure that the wall socket
and possible connections between the extension leads are protected against dampness
Do not pull the plug out of the wall socket or extension lead by its lead.
Check the handle and strap attachments, before you move the poker vibrator.
Check the feeder cable’s outer casing and if in use extension lead’s outer casing, before you connect
the poker vibrator P14E to the electrical mains. The outer casing may not be damaged.
Check the feeder cable’s attachments on the poker vibrator P14E, before you connect the poker
vibrator to the electrical mains. The cable must be correctly attached to the poker vibrator P14E.
Check if the ventilation openings in the motor housing are not blocked.
Ensure that the feeder cable does not graze past any objects.
Immediately cut off the electrical power to the electrical motor, if the motor housing falls into the
concrete.
Switch off the poker vibrator P14E when the electrical power cuts off. This prevents the poker
vibrator from starting suddenly when the electrical power comes on again.
Check the feeder cable and extension lead’s attachments regularly. When the poker vibrator is in
operation, the plugs can loosen due to the vibrations.
Place a switched off poker vibrator on a solid and stable surface.
Always place the motor housing in a dry area.
When the poker vibrator is not being used for longer a period of time, then it must be stored in a dry
and clean area.
When cleaning the poker vibrator, ensure that no water or cleaning detergent gets into the motor
housing.
On working areas, take notice and follow general and local safety regulations. Before starting your
work, make sure that you are informed about all safety regulations and instructions.
4.3 Rest risk
The manufacturer aimed for the best balance in functionality, safety and operation possibilities of the
P14 E.
Please take notice of the following rest risk of the handheld poker vibrator P14 E:
Prolonged operation of P14 may damage your health. Never operate the poker vibrator P14E for
longer than an hour at a time. When operating frequently, it is obligated to wear vibration reducing
gloves.
The manufacturer describes this as a rest risk. Nevertheless, well instructed operators with a correct
working attitude concerning safe operating are well capable of working safely with the P14E.

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5. Use
Read the safety aspects and operating instructions before use. If aspects are not clear to you, then
contact the manufacturer.
For the location and description of the poker vibrator’s parts, which are mentioned in the text, we refer
to figure 3 in this manual.
5.1 Connection and disconnection of the poker vibrator
In the text below are numbers between brackets. These numbers are positions numbers and they
correspond to the numbers in the parts list for figure 6 “connecting the flexible poker vibrator”.
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE POKER VIBRATOR BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR DISMANTLE THE FLEXIBLE
POKER VIBRATOR.
Figure 6: connecting the flexible poker vibrator
Connection
Connect the flexible poker vibrator to the motor coupling as follows:
1) Screw the drive pin (2) clockwise, onto the screw-thread of the drive spindle tightly.
2) Push the hose coupling (3) over the motor coupling (1). The square ended flexible drive shaft now
slides into the drive pin.
3) Adjust the quick release and tighten it by pressing the handle down (4) .
4) The poker vibrator P14E is now ready for use.
Disconnection
To disconnect the flexible poker vibrator, proceed as follows:
1) Pull the handle of the quick release upwards (4).
2) Pull the hose coupling (3) from the motor coupling (1) and pull the flexible drive shaft out of the drive
pin (2).
1. Motor coupling
2. Drive pin
3. Hose coupling
4. Quick release

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5.2 Operation and application of the poker vibrator
1) Check that the flexible poker vibrator is correctly connected to the motor drive’s spindle
2) Place the motor housing in the direct vicinity of where you are going to compact the concrete.
3) Check if the switch is in the “0” (off) position.
4) Connect the flexible poker vibrator to an alternating voltage mains of 230 V, 50Hz, which is provided
with an earth leakage switch. Or connect it to 115 V, 50/60 Hz, when using a 115 V electrical drive
unit. Connect the machine to the transformer.
5) Place the flexible poker vibrator into the concrete and push the rocker switch to the “I” (on) position.
5.3 Use
1) Allow the poker vibrator to vibrate for 3 to 4 seconds in one place in the concrete..
2) Pull the flexible poker-vibratos out of the concrete and move it to the following place
3) Repeat procedures 5, 6 and 7, until you have compacted the concrete completely.
4) Press the switch in the “0” position
5) After use, place the poker vibrator on a dry and stable surface
6) Pull the plug out of the wall socket.
5.4Application example
The distance between two vibrations places and the vibration period in one place, depends
on the thickness of the concrete layer and the composition of the concrete.
The following points are for guidance.
Floors:
-Stick the flexible poker vibrator slowly into the concrete.
-Vibration time 3 to 4 seconds.
-Pull the flexible poker vibrator slowly out of the concrete and move it.
-The next vibration places at a distance of ± 50 cm. from one another.
Figure 8: Vibration locations when compacting
concrete floors
Figure 7: Operation procedure during the
compacting of concrete.